Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Kane Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kane Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kane Area High School's student population of 329 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kane Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kane Area High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kane Area High School's ranking?
Kane Area High School is ranked #436 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kane Area High School often compared to?
Kane Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kane Area High School?
The graduation rate of Kane Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kane Area High School?
329 students attend Kane Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kane Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kane Area High School?
Kane Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kane Area High School offer ?
Kane Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kane Area High School part of?
Kane Area High School is part of Kane Area School District.
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